Basic vs Advanced English: Talking About Prices

Shopping is a great opportunity to practice real English, and native speakers have colourful expressions for prices and products. In this video, you will learn four upgrades. Instead of 'it's cheap', say 'it's a steal'. This means it is so cheap it feels like you are almost stealing it. For example: Only ten dollars? It's a steal! Instead of 'it's expensive', try 'it costs a fortune', which emphasizes that something is very expensive. Replace 'it's fake' with 'it's a knockoff', an informal word for a cheap copy of a brand product, like a knockoff handbag. Finally, instead of 'it's popular', say 'it's trending', especially for products, styles or topics that many people are talking about online right now. These expressions are common in conversations with friends, online reviews, social media and shopping videos. They make your English sound modern and natural. Notice that 'it's a steal' is positive, while 'it costs a fortune' and 'it's a knockoff' are usually negative. Watch the video, repeat each pair, and next time you go shopping or browse online, describe the products you see using these advanced phrases.